2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1740495167 M.D.
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KARA SUCHE, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
465
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARA SUCHE, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 465 claims across 93 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.16 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARA SUCHE, M.D. filed 465 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARA SUCHE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KARA SUCHE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2007

NPI 1740495167

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

465 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KARA SUCHE, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740495167. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KARA SUCHE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 500 GRAND AVE STE 100, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631, with a listed phone of (201) 567-2277. NPI 1740495167 was issued on 05/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUCHE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 465 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

500 GRAND AVE STE 100
ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

Provider Details

NPI 1740495167
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARA SUCHE, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CENTER PA
ENGLEWOOD, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KARA SUCHE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KARA SUCHE, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 465 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

465
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
515
Total Day Supply
13,241
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
148 (31.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
114
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
46
Pregabalin
38
Celecoxib
36
Meloxicam
29
Tramadol Hcl
26
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
22
Oxycodone Hcl
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Tizanidine Hcl
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How KARA SUCHE, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s 465 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SUCHE.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s specialty?
KARA SUCHE, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KARA SUCHE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARA SUCHE, M.D. wrote 465 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is KARA SUCHE, M.D. located?
KARA SUCHE, M.D. is located at 500 GRAND AVE STE 100, ENGLEWOOD, NJ, 07631. Phone: (201) 567-2277.
What is KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s NPI number?
KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740495167, issued on 05/10/2007.
Does KARA SUCHE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does KARA SUCHE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARA SUCHE, M.D. had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.8%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA SUCHE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARA SUCHE, M.D. accept Medicare?
KARA SUCHE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 465 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s credentials?
KARA SUCHE, M.D.'s NPI is 1740495167 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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